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Wow, that's awesome. I wish I could've forced myself to study more, especially since I haven't taken a formal math class in 12 years (yikes)! My Q score dramatically improved between my first and second attempt, but it's still low. My husband took a GRE practice test after a glass of wine and without any studying at all and scored higher than I did. Aside from things like Powerprep, Khan Academy, and Manhattan Prep, I highly recommend Barron's Six Practice Tests--very much the kind of questions you'll see on test day for both Q and V.

OK, so I'm not the only one! This has been made worse due to the fact that I hate unnecessarily contacting people who are busy to check on things like apps.

eihpos, I know that this is a small consolation, but you were waitlisted by highly competitive schools, and the California public schools are all incredibly competitive due to the sheer number of applicants (also, I believe that they give preference to in-state students). There's still hope!

Oh, that looks good. Also, not sure if these are viable options for you since they're pricey schools in an expensive city, but Northeastern and BU perform cochlear implant research.

I lived in Herndon, VA, for five years, and I don't blame you for getting out of the DC/Baltimore area. It's insanely expensive, and I won't even start on the traffic and myriad other issues.... NIDCD might still be a good place to ask about schools that are involved with cochlear implant research and support.

Maybe you could contact NIDCD for school suggestions? (Also, if you're staying in MD for a while, see if they have any opportunities for you to work or volunteer for them?)

True, there isn't a traditional waitlist, but the cycle seems to be ongoing. Not hearing back yet doesn't mean rejection, and at least with the out-of-field group, the acceptances appeared to be spread out over a week.

It doesn't mean rejection. UVA seems to notify all throughout March and into April, not in one fell swoop.

Hi, meangreen! Good luck!

I think this week and next will be big for you, tuckerma!

Awesome!

If it helps at all, I studied French for roughly seven years from middle school through college, and learning Spanish has been a breeze for me. I think it's really fun as well, and I love that there are so many everyday opportunities to speak it. Even if you just have the chance to take two or three semesters, you'll come away with a solid foundation and will be able to supplement your studies on your own.

Ah, gotcha. It's too bad the Boston schools are all so pricey or I'd definitely recommend them for you.

mystique, are you open to living in the Deep South or the Southwest? If you decide to apply to schools again, I think there are a lot of good options in those regions, not to mention more schools in the Midwest.

I don't want you to stop posting here! You're not dragging anyone down; you're being real. It sucks to get rejected; it sucks to be uncertain about your future. When I hadn't heard from UVA and a few out-of-fielders already had, I threw the biggest pity party, got in an argument with my mom, etc. It was bad. And I didn't post about it here until now because I was embarrassed. But that's life--there are ups and downs, and it is awful when you want something so badly and aren't sure you can get it through no fault of your own. I just think you have a great shot at UVA and off the USC waitlist. I really do.

Thrilled for you! Perseverance pays off!

Ditto. I'm so sorry to hear about FSU, but there is still hope. It just sucks not having any concrete answers right now. And congrats to everyone who received acceptances or promising waitlists!

This is speculation on my part, but I think Boulder will start releasing decisions next week. That's when they've done it for the past three years.

Wow, that's an early deposit deadline. Your first acceptance was only two weeks ago!

Yeah, the school I'm waiting for is very much the same way, so I know that the total application truly matters, which is both great and nerve-wracking. In a way, a rejection will feel more personal because I poured my heart and soul into my SOP (and one of my profs said it was the strongest SOP she's ever read, which is an amazing compliment). I have to remember that it's not personal at all--admissions are just so competitive that there are no guarantees.

Yes, good luck! Also I think that acceptance might be travlnguy's (sp.?)? Congrats!

Well, your stats are phenomenal, so I know you're all set on that front! I think anywhere on your list will be great.

tuckerma, have you visited Boulder? I think we'll probably hear from them next week. I wish I felt better about my chances because it sounds like an awesome program.

I'm sorry, emelki! There's still hope, though I know being in limbo is no fun.

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